Discovering Your Strengths, Why Client Love Isn’t Enough, and the Impact of Support with Lydia Fine

You likely have passion and excitement to create beautiful photos, but have you ever found yourself working behind the computer and thinking what the heck am I doing?

Am I even doing the right thing? Am I doing the things that are actually going to help? Am I completely wasting my time?

Today's guest is Lydia Fine, and our conversation circles around this idea of imposter syndrome with a sprinkle of support and the value of education and mentorship. Lydia is actually a student of mine and we've worked together in mentoring several times, so she shares a little bit about that experience and the unique gap that one-to-one mentoring filled for her in her personal and professional growth.

Lydia grew up as a farm girl, she earned a marketing degree and an MBA, and she has two kiddos with her husband. She runs Apollo and Ivy Photography focused on families, seniors and newborns.

// Topics we discuss //

• The difference between affirmation in the formal workplace vs entrepreneurship
• How affirmation and lack thereof affects us (and clients loving their photos isn’t the same thing!)
• The reasons Lydia reached out to me for coaching and how it was the missing link in her growth
• Different types of education she recommends looking to for specific problems
• The role of coaching in confidence building through risk assessment
• The questions that helped Lydia uncover her strengths
• When it’s time to invest in one to one or group coaching and when you’re better served with things like courses
• The value of slow growth
• How to choose the right coach for you

// CONNECT WITH LYDIA //

Website: www.apolloandivy.com

Instagram: @lydia_apolloandivy

Lydia's freebies

How to get clients with google reviews: https://apolloandivy.myflodesk.com/google-reviews

The 3 client emails you're not sending yet: https://apolloandivy.myflodesk.com/3-emails

Instagram Reel Series: Google Business Profile Tips for Photographers: https://instagram.com/lydia_apolloandivy

// CONNECT WITH LEAH //

Homestyle Accelerator Group Coaching : https://leahoconnell.com/group

Leah's website: https://leahoconnell.com

Leah on Instagram: @leahoconnell_photo